Belize Sightseeing
How can I experience some of Belizeâs magical Mayan culture? Where should I go to see Belizeâs endangered wildlife? Tours can be arranged for your Friday afternoon when M/V Sun Dancer II returns to port or plan an extended stay deep in the jungle.
Altun Ha Mayan Site Tour - ¸ Day
Arrival/pickup in Belize City and depart by coach or minibus for drive on the Northern Highway (1 hour). En-route you will view savannahs, jungle and bird life. Arrival at Altun Ha Ruins (Mayan for Rock Stone Water) which is located 31 miles north of Belize City near Rockstone Pond Village on the old Northern Highway. It was a major ceremonial trading center that linked the Mayan villages of the Caribbean coast with those in the interior. A carved jade head representing the Sun God, Kinich Ahau was discovered here. It is the largest carved jade object in the entire Maya area. Tour lasts approx. 1/5 hours. Depart Altun Ha for return drive to Belize City.
Price TBD
Belize Zoo Tour - ¸ Day
Arrival/pickup in Belize City and depart by coach or minibus; Drive
up the Western Highway to Mile 29 (approx. 40 minutes) to the natural
wildlife habitat of the Belize Zoo. En route you will first view
the mangrove swamps, open savannah, and the foothills of the Maya
Mountains. Arrive at the Belize Zoo. Here you will see native Belizean
animals, including Belize's national animal, the tapir. Birds, crocodiles,
howler monkeys and endangered species like jaguars can also be seen
here all in their natural setting. The tour lasts approx. 2 hours.
Depart Zoo for return drive to Belize City.
Price TBD
Lamani Ruins and Radisson Stay ö 2 Days/1 Night (including Lunch)
8:00 am Head out for a 45 minute transfer to your River Boat for
a cruise up the New River where Crocodile sightings, Kite Hawks,
Orchids and Bromeliads are but a few of the "exotics" you will see.
The New River opens up to a lagoon whose banks are the home to Lamanai
(Mayan for submerged crocodile). Huge masks depicting dead rulers
seem to materialize out of the forest. A small on-site museum exhibits
intricate carved vessels and pottery. Return to the Radisson Resort
Hotel for your overnight stay. The morning is spent at leisure before
transfer to Belize International Airport for departure.
Price TBD
Superior Hotel Category (Radisson Fort George Hotel & duPlooys Jungle Lodge):
Price TBD
Regular Hotel Category (The Great House & San Ignacio Hotel):
Price TBD
Cave Tubing & Jungle Walk with Radisson Stay - 2 days/1 night
(including lunch and entrance fee to site)
A transfer from Belize City on the Western Highway brings you to
the Caves Branch River and its winding path through the Maya Mountains
and numerous ancient caves once inhabited by the Maya. On arriving
at Jaguar Paw, be prepared for a 45-minute jungle trail hike. Your
guide will point out various plants, roots and herbs once used by
the ancient Maya. The entrance tunnel that heads into the underground
cave system is the start of an ãeye openingä adventure. Your guide
hands out flashlights, and you are ready to float in inflated inner
tubes assisted by gentle currents taking you through the cave system.
Intricate crystalline formations line the caves and stalagmites
and stalactites add to the serene opulence of nature. On occasion
you will emerge into the sunlight only to enter into another cave
system. This part of the adventure lasts about two hours. At the
end, whet your appetite with freshly prepared Rice and Beans and
Savory Chicken! Come dressed in bathing suits, T-shirts, shorts,
tennis shoes or water shoes. A change of clothes, shoes and a towel
is recommended. Time available for leisure swim and relaxation after
lunch before heading back to Belize City and the Radisson Resort
Hotel for your overnight stay. The morning is spent at leisure before
transfer to Belize International Airport for departure.
Up to April 30, 2003: Price TBD
May 01, 2003 - October 31, 2003: Price TBD
All prices are per person in US Dollars and are subject to change without notice. All tours are conducted by Discovery Expeditions Belize, Ltd., one of the largest professional tour services in Belize. For all tours we recommend walking shoes, insect repellant, sunscreen lotion and binoculars. All tours include knowledgeable guides and all transportation from/to your hotel or the Sun Dancer II.
|
Sun Dancer II home
